Blackjacks, Book 1
***** Overall ***** Story ***** Narration – Compelling Relationships Last Forever – Review by Rox Burkey
‘Breaking Phoenix,’ by K.A. Finn, delivers an exhilarating start to the Blackjack series. The Blackjacks are mixed-blood vampire fighters determined to survive. The pure-blooded, True Order vampires face an awful future if they don’t find a way out of their destiny to oblivion. Thea convinced her vampire brother, Court, must remain off the grid to survive and believes he is her only family. They live in a nearly condemned property, and she helps to supplement their income with a minor job.
K.A. Finn develops a believable world that leverages contemporary technology with century-plus-aged beings who have seamlessly thrived. Vivid descriptions of capabilities depict enormous physical strength, deep passions for relationships, sounds of moving wings, and sensational fight scenes to bring fans alongside the heroes and villains.
The character’s strengths and weaknesses become emphasized through an individual’s unique capabilities, such as Phoenix’s stay-tough leadership abilities of the Blackjacks, which help her overcome her desire for a relationship. Court, missing for several years from the Blackjacks, has unexplained missing memories that keep him confused. The seven Blackjacks each have secrets, passions, abilities, and an unshakable commitment to one another, especially their non-vampire family members. Villains of the True Order are determined to survive regardless of the cost to others.
Julian Franklin’s fabulous voice acting brings this world and every character to life. The flawless delivery is accentuated by dramatic pauses, well-timed intonations, and pitch changes that emphasize the horror of the action scenes and the deep passion of the romantic interludes. Listeners are drawn into this world from the first words, hoping to hear one more chapter.
Fans of paranormal fantasy with vampire romance will enjoy meeting each of the Blackjacks and discovering their favorite character to follow. Will the gaps in Court’s memory create more questions? Can Phoenix find the best path for the Blackjacks and herself? Will Thea embrace secrets kept from her? Experience non-stop action and adventure in Book 1 of the Blackjacks series, ‘Breaking Phoenix,’ and stay tuned for the follow-on stories fans won’t want to miss.
About the Author
I’m an Irish author based in Meath and write romance featuring damaged, moody, book boyfriends searching for their happily ever after.
About the Narrator
As well as corporate voice-over work for Oracle, Capita, Synergy Health Ltd, eDF Nuclear Energy, Freightliner, and others, I’ve also been a lead actor on stage at the Duchess Theatre in Nottingham, UK. I’ve played murderers, bullies, actors, gentrified drunks, and more.
